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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). fred griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
griffin works Hathaway's body with a nice hook.
griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
griffin pushes Hathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hathaway looks for a takedown but griffin sprawls well.
Hathaway shoots in but no luck this time.
fred griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway takes one to the side of the head.
griffin looks to land a combination but Hathaway avoids it well.
griffin lands with a big left! Hathaway is wobbled badly! griffin comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hathaway to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). fred griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Bylicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bylicki has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiBNXqG3pk&feature=related as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominik Bylicki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bylicki swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Bylicki scores with a one two! Richards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bruce Richards has been cut.
Bylicki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Bylicki misses with a series of wild punches.
Bylicki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards wants to clinch.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bylicki throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Bylicki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bylicki.
Bylicki throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Bylicki moves out of range.
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bylicki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bylicki looks gassed!
Richards tries to clinch there but Bylicki circles away.
Richards drops Bylicki with a beautiful combination! Bylicki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richards is looking for the KO!
Bylicki is rocked!
It looks like Dominik Bylicki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards takes the fight into the clinch.
Bylicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Bylicki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bylicki seems to have recovered his senses.
Bylicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bylicki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bylicki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bylicki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bylicki.
Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Richards clinches up with Bylicki and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bylicki seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Richards shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bylicki is backing up but Richards catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bylicki covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Richards Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Creed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Creed wants to clinch up but Bale keeps it at a distance.
Creed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bale. That's going to slow Creed down.
Creed misses with a wild combination.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.
Creed blocks a leg kick.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Creed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creed is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Bale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bale throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bale scores with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a head kick but Bale moves out of range.
Bale moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries for a takedown but Bale manages to get underhooks.
Creed looks gassed!
Bale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bale lands with a right to the head.
Bale fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Bale trying to land knees to the body.
Creed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Creed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Creed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Bale throws a series of punches but Creed avoids them all with ease.
Bale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creed is trying to stall.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Bale.
Bale wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
The referee calls for Bale to work.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed looking for a takedown.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Creed.
Bale throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Bale fights it but they end up in guard.
Bale lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Creed!
Bale controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creed, pushing him back against the cage.
Creed tries for a takedown but Bale manages to get underhooks.
Creed prevents a body shot from Bale.
Bale tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Creed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bale tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bale throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Creed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joe Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale thows a leg kick but Creed checks it
and Creed counters with a one-two to the body.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Creed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bale.
Bale scoring well with a low kick there.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bale, right into the meat.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bale moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Bale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bale wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Creed.
Bale misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bale sprawls well. Bale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creed gets slowly back to his feet.
Bale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Bale.
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale lands a head kick!
Bale scores with a leg kick.
Bale misses with a double jab.
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Creed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bale is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
A head kick by Bale misses
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Bale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creed blocks a head kick by Bale.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Bale.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bale gets a clinch.
Bale tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bale jumps into guard, dragging Creed to the mat.
Bale lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Bale controlling Creed's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bale misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Creed blocks the low kick.
Bale is looking to slow Creed down with leg kicks.
Creed wants to clinch.
Bale tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Bale loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Bale shoots in.
Bale misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creed shoots in but no luck this time.
Bale throws and low kick but Creed moves out of range easily.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Bale tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Creed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bale tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Creed blocks the leg kick.
Bale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bale.
Creed has a takedown stuffed.
Bale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bale cracks Creed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe Bale is winning the standup battle so far.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creed is out of range.
Creed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bale lands a body shot.
Bale tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bale misses with a low kick.
Bale wants to clinch but Creed slips to the side
so Creed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bale is retaining full guard.
Bale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creed is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale looking for a sweep. Not yet Bale, not yet.
Joe Bale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bale controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bale controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patryk Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Woods shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalski is trying to defend but Woods finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Woods drops an elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kowalski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Kowalski pushes Woods off looking to stand but Woods dives back in and keeps control.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kowalski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski tries to kick Woods off but Woods keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woods.
Woods throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.
Woods lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woods stops Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Woods working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalski's head.
Kowalski is looking to escape.
Kowalski taking some punishment here, with Woods in his half guard.
Kowalski taking some punishment here, with Woods in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kowalski tries to kick Woods off but Woods keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Woods is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woods working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods winds up and cracks Kowalski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Woods lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woods decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Woods working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woods moves into full mount! Kowalski won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Woods lands a big elbow.
Woods lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Woods lands a nice shot to the head.
Woods misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
You get the feeling that Kowalski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Woods landing punches.
Woods fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kowalski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woods landing strikes from the mount and Kowalski is in trouble!
Kowalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woods looking to finish Kowalski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kowalski!
Woods has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kowalski's face.
Kowalski trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods breaks from Kowalski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Woods with the ground and pound from mount.
Woods landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woods won't let Kowalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Woods landing strikes from the mount and Kowalski is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Woods.
Woods lands with some strikes.
Woods scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kowalski?
A nice elbow there by Woods.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Woods cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Woods breaks from Kowalski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kowalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Woods putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woods lands a nice shot to the head.
Kowalski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woods looking to finish Kowalski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kowalski!
Woods lands a big shot there that rocks Kowalski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Kowalski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Woods landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woods landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kowalski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kowalski is bucking up trying to escape but Woods cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kowalski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Woods working Kowalski over with strikes here.
Woods in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Woods putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woods scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Kowalski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Woods, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Patryk Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woods lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalski tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kowalski tries to kick Woods off but Woods keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Woods connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kowalski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Woods putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woods scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Woods connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that Kowalski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kowalski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Woods lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Woods blocks Kowalski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Woods punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kowalski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kowalski pushes Woods off looking to stand but Woods dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woods scores with a couple of nice shots.
Woods decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woods lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woods lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ross Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods stops Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Woods working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kowalski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Woods is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woods throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
Woods changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kowalski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kowalski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Woods lands an elbow.
Woods lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kowalski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Woods connects with a decent elbow.
Woods grinds an elbow into Kowalski's temple.
Woods landing strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woods decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Woods is controlling him
Woods scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods slips a nice elbow through Kowalski's hands, connecting with Kowalski's forehead.
Woods wants to pass to mount but Kowalski is defending the position.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Woods is controlling him
Kowalski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woods scores with a couple of nice shots.
Woods lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski shoots in but Woods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patryk Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Woods shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalski is trying to defend but Woods finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Woods scores with a takedown into Kowalski's guard.
Woods scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Woods is having none of it.
Kowalski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Woods connects with a couple of short punches.
Woods prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Woods lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woods lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
Woods is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kowalski's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woods lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to escape.
Woods is nestled in close to Kowalski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Woods seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woods scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalski pushes Woods off looking to stand but Woods dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woods throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kowalski was covering up waiting for the punch and Woods finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woods is working Kowalski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Woods is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Woods and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Woods pushes Kowalski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kowalski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Woods is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kowalski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Woods defends the submission attempt.
Patryk Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
Woods changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kowalski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kowalski taking a bit of punishment here - Woods scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kowalski to his feet.
Kowalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
Woods feints and as Kowalski raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woods stands up from Kowalski's guard - Woods perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
Woods digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Ross Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Woods!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Lignarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lignarski comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiBNXqG3pk&feature=related blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Swagger's choice of entrance music: Amazing. Przemyslaw Lignarski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaun Swagger's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Przemyslaw Lignarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lignarski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swagger has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lignarski.
Swagger digs a right hand underneath Lignarski's ribcage. Lignarski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swagger is pressed up against the cage. Lignarski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swagger down to the mat. Swagger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lignarski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swagger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lignarski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lignarski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swagger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swagger controlling the position from side mount.
I looks like Swagger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lignarski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lignarski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lignarski is looking to regain half guard here but Swagger keeps moving and retains side control.
Lignarski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lignarski wants to control but Swagger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lignarski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swagger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swagger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Swagger trying to control the position but Lignarski is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lignarski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lignarski throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger checks a leg kick nicely.
Swagger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swagger.
Lignarski is trying to control Swagger's posture but Swagger avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lignarski parries the strikes from Swagger easily there. Swagger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lignarski to escape.
Swagger cracks Lignarski with a big right hand but Lignarski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lignarski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Lignarski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lignarski wants to get back to his feet.
Swagger looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Swagger stalls from top position.
Lignarski struggling a bit here.
Lignarski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Swagger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lignarski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
Swagger works over Lignarski's head and body with a nice combination.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lignarski misses with a few strikes there.
Swagger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lignarski avoids it really well and circles away.
Lignarski scoring well with a low kick there.
Lignarski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lignarski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lignarski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lignarski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Lignarski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swagger is surviving well by controlling Lignarski's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger working to try and regain half guard.
Lignarski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swagger is squirming around, avoiding Lignarski's attempts to control the action.
Lignarski controlling the position easily from mount.
Lignarski tries to control but Swagger wriggling away.
Swagger is looking to improve his position but Lignarski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lignarski looking to control but Swagger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lignarski controlling the pace for now.
Swagger is squirming around, avoiding Lignarski's attempts to control the action.
Lignarski scoring with strikes but Swagger is staying in there.
Lignarski with good strikes from the mount here!
Lignarski controlling his opponent.
Lignarski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swagger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swagger shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lignarski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lignarski wants to control the pace but Swagger is squirming around nicely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Przemyslaw Lignarski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lignarski scoring well with a low kick there.
Przemyslaw Lignarski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lignarski gets a clinch.
Lignarski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lignarski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lignarski tries to clinch up
and Swagger counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lignarski is struggling to control the position.
Swagger prevents Lignarski from breaking the clinch.
Lignarski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lignarski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swagger walks away with a smile on his face. Lignarski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lignarski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lignarski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swagger swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Lignarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lignarski tries to clinch up but Swagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lignarski misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lignarski throws out a leg kick but Swagger moves out of range and Lignarski only half commits.
Lignarski fails with a takedown attempt.
Lignarski shoots for a double leg takedown but Swagger sprawls well. He's pushed Lignarski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lignarski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Przemyslaw Lignarski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lignarski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swagger is trying to defend but Lignarski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lignarski is looking to take a break and control but Swagger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lignarski is controlling the pace.
Lignarski wants to take a breather but Swagger is having none of it.
Lignarski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lignarski blocks the strikes from Swagger.
Lignarski trying to control from half guard but Swagger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lignarski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lignarski stalling away here and it's allowed Swagger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Swagger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lignarski controls the pace.
Swagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lignarski's guard.
Lignarski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lignarski dives in and grabs Swagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swagger pushes down on Lignarski's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger rushes Lignarski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lignarski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swagger smiles and moves away.
Swagger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lignarski moves into the clinch.
Lignarski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemyslaw Lignarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger tries to circle away but Lignarski has him pinned against the cage.
Lignarski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Lignarski does no damage.
Lignarski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swagger sprawls well initially but Lignarski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lignarski is taking a breather. Swagger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swagger wants to control but Lignarski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Przemyslaw Lignarski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swagger tries to roll over but Lignarski keeps him under control.
Lignarski throwing shots but Swagger is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lignarski wants to pass the guard but Swagger is defending well.
It looks like Lignarski is going to stand back up.
Swagger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lignarski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Lignarski.
Swagger blocks the body kick.
Lignarski thumps Swagger with a low kick.
Swagger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lignarski.
Lignarski shoots for a takedown but Swagger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swagger takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lignarski trying to control the position but instead, Swagger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lignarski into the cage.
Swagger digs a right hand underneath Lignarski's ribcage. Lignarski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lignarski pulls guard.
Lignarski trying to control the position.
Swagger stops Lignarski from standing up.
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lignarski trying to keep a closed guard but Swagger is proving a slippery customer.
Lignarski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swagger!
And that's the end of the fight!
Przemyslaw Lignarski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lignarski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Przemyslaw Lignarski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Pursey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pursey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pursey shoots in for a takedown but Masajada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masajada tries a head kick but it misses.
Pursey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masajada's waist but Masajada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pursey off to one side.
Pursey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masajada but Masajada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Pursey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masajada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pursey is out of range.
Pursey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masajada tries to avoid it but Pursey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masajada to the ground. Masajada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pursey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masajada as he avoids it easily.
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pursey is breathing heavily.
Pursey shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Pursey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body.
Pursey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masajada.
Pursey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada stuffs the takedown attempt from Pursey. Pursey gets slowly back to his feet.
Masajada tries to close the distance and clinch but Pursey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masajada is looking to clinch.
Pursey misses with a takedown attempt - Masajada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masajada thows a body kick. Pursey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masajada works Pursey's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masajada swinging wilding here.
Masajada lands a nice hook to Pursey's body. Pursey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masajada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Darren Pursey has been cut.
Masajada throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Pursey crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Masajada!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norfolk Enchance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norfolk Enchance!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe throws a sloppy head kick and Enchance moves out of range easily.
Enchance fails to land the takedown.
Felipe scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Felipe.
Felipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Enchance shoots in but Felipe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enchance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enchance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Felipe throws a head kick that Enchance semi-blocks.
It looks like Norfolk Enchance has been cut.
Felipe scores with a leg kick.
Enchance walks forward, straight into a front kick from Felipe.
Enchance misses with the body kick
and Felipe counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Felipe or perhaps it was just good defense by Enchance which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe doesn't manage to clinch there - Enchance circles away.
Enchance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enchance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mickey Felipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norfolk Enchance.
Felipe connects with a right hand. Enchance shakes it off.
Felipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felipe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Felipe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Enchance shoots for a double leg takedown but Felipe sprawls well. He's pushed Enchance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enchance looks gassed!
Felipe lands a head kick. Enchance smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felipe scores with a jab to the body.
Enchance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felipe scores with a decent looking hook.
Felipe lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Norfolk Enchance's cut even more.
Felipe lands with a nice combination. Enchance backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe tries to clinch but Enchance is having none of it.
Felipe thuds a left hand into Enchance's body.
A left lands for Felipe.
Felipe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Enchance's half guard.
Felipe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Felipe trying to control the action but Enchance is working from the bottom.
Enchance on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Enchance gets full guard.
Felipe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Felipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Felipe trying to control but Enchance is working from the bottom.
Felipe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Felipe is working Enchance over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enchance keeping moving, preventing Felipe from controlling successfully.
Felipe is really struggling to control Enchance but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Felipe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felipe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Enchance wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Felipe manages to pass to side control.
Felipe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enchance is looking to control Felipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enchance avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Felipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Enchance is looking to control Felipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enchance avoid being mounted?
Enchance pushes Felipe off looking to stand but Felipe dives back in and keeps control.
Felipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Felipe trying to control from half guard but Enchance is working away.
Felipe working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felipe trying to control from half guard but Enchance is working away.
Felipe is stalling here. Enchance is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Felipe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Enchance has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Felipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norfolk Enchance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enchance shoots for a double leg takedown but Felipe sprawls well. He's pushed Enchance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enchance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Enchance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Felipe swivels and escapes.
Felipe tries to clinch there but Enchance circles away.
Felipe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Felipe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The cut above Norfolk Enchance's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Felipe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felipe digs a good body shot into Enchance's ribs.
Enchance misses with the combination.
Enchance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Enchance shoots in but Felipe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Felipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norfolk Enchance.
Felipe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Enchance is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enchance is fending him off so far but Felipe persists. Nope, Enchance circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Felipe is fending him off so far but Enchance persists. Nope, Felipe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mickey Felipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felipe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Felipe duly obliges.
Norfolk Enchance's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Felipe lands with a slapping head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Norfolk Enchance's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Felipe!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goethe comes to the cage accompanied by The Ride of the Valkyries. Chris Keller is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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289 lbs
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230 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
von Goethe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keller.
Keller shoots in for a double leg but von Goethe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Keller.
No luck for Keller with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from von Goethe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from von Goethe.
von Goethe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keller.
von Goethe misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goethe cracks Keller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. von Goethe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keller to stand back up!
Keller is rocked!
It looks like Chris Keller has been cut.
von Goethe leaves Keller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but von Goethe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with von Goethe but von Goethe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. von Goethe defends it nicely.
Keller looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
von Goethe tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
von Goethe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Keller with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from von Goethe misses.
Keller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
von Goethe stuffs the takedown attempt from Keller. Keller gets slowly back to his feet.
von Goethe lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
von Goethe throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Keller stumbling backwards into the cage! Keller bounces back off the cage towards von Goethe, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! von Goethe lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! von Goethe celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hortons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolo Bolca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Hortons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kolo Bolca's chin.
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300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hortons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kolo Bolca!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hortons lands a jab.
It looks like Kolo Bolca has been cut.
Bolca throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hortons.
It looks like Tim Hortons has been cut.
Hortons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bolca backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolca connects with a knee to the head.
Bolca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hortons closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bolca out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hortons!
Tim Hortons is the new super heavyweight champion!
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